I Made a Minor Mistake
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78856)
East Tawas, Michigan
April 23, 2024 2:50pm CST
No, I didn't have a fender bender! lol
Instead, I made a doctor's appointment for my blood test.
I have a new insurance, they only pay for blood work once a year. So, I have another six months to go, before these yearly tests are done.
Yes, they did give a finger pick, for the 6 months A1C. It was 5.2 which is pre-diabetic! I was happy about this, she even took me off Metformin, my diabetes medication!
If nothing else went right, this little bit of information made my day!
Instead, I made a doctor's appointment for my blood test.
I have a new insurance, they only pay for blood work once a year. So, I have another six months to go, before these yearly tests are done.
Yes, they did give a finger pick, for the 6 months A1C. It was 5.2 which is pre-diabetic! I was happy about this, she even took me off Metformin, my diabetes medication!
If nothing else went right, this little bit of information made my day!15 people like this
13 responses
@MarieCoyle (43682)
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23 Apr 24
So glad you got a good report, Kharla. You seem very self disciplined with your eating habits, so I am not surprised at the good numbers. Keep up the good work!
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 Apr 24
The A1C is fun-lovingly called, a diabetic's report card:)
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
@MarieCoyle An undisciplined diabetic will suffer greatly.
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@MarieCoyle (43682)
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23 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy
I've actually heard that before, from family with diabetes. Not a fun thing to have, I know.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 Apr 24
And every six months, my A1C has been a little lower!
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy I'm glad it has been.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
@just4him Proper diet does work, it's a healthy way to live.
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@celticeagle (174124)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 24
Glad to hear it wasn't a fender bender. Also glad to hear your meds check was so positive.
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@celticeagle (174124)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy .......I'm sorry to hear that.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Apr 24
@celticeagle Following a nutritious diet is for my own benefit, to stay healthy.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
Now that I'm off Metformin, my diet must remain very strict.
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@marguicha (226407)
• Chile
23 Apr 24
If they took you out of the meds it means that they trust that you will take care of yourself via reasonable diet. Good for you!!!
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
23 Apr 24
I have been trying very hard, to stay on the healthy diet they recommend:) Thanks!
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@RasmaSandra (84749)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Apr 24
Glad you got such a good report, Good that you could get off that medication,
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
I might need to take the medication again, a while down the road.
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@betlynfrnds (4069)
• United States
26 Apr 24
Great job. Congrats on your good report. Keep it up.
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@betlynfrnds (4069)
• United States
1 May 24
@kobesbuddy You're in great company; I want the same thing.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Apr 24
I want to stay healthy for as long as possible.
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@Marilynda1225 (84610)
• United States
24 Apr 24
Thats great news that your A1C is low and you don't have to take Metform.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
I have been taking that medication for 8 years. It helped keep my glucose levels healthy.
@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
The A1C is excellent, I'm very happy about this:)
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@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy It's the carbohydrates really, isn't it?
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Apr 24
@JudyEv Yes, too many carbohydrates, makes the A1C go up. The higher is goes, the more at risk that person becomes. Jay's sister ended up with one leg amputated and eventually, a fatal heart attack. Her blood sugar level was too high.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
Actually, I do eat sweets but never a very large portion. Sugar isn't the enemy, too much sugar and starchy foods is.
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@LindaOHio (188293)
• United States
24 Apr 24
I'm glad your A1C was good. I think mine was 5.7. Have a good day.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Apr 24
@LindaOHio Yes, 5.7 is borderline, you are right.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
Good job Linda, you are doing great! :) Mine was 5.7 six months ago.
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@LindaOHio (188293)
• United States
25 Apr 24
@kobesbuddy Thanks. I thought 5.7 might be borderline.
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@kobesbuddy (78856)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Apr 24
I worked nights for six months, my diet was all messed up! Undisciplined diabetics end up with gangrene and dying.
